Miraculous Medal - Vintage Italian Sterling Silver Virgin Mary Religious Pendant & Chain (VP267)

Miraculous Medal - Vintage Italian Sterling Silver Virgin Mary Religious Pendant & Chain.  This beautiful pendant, and chain is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925, and Italy.  The pendant, and chain feature vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This wonderful religious pendant is made in the form of a medallion, with a beautiful raised decoration of the Virgin Mary. The front of the pendant features a satin, and polished finished, whilst the back has s textured finish. This chain is created in the classic box chain design, featuring a secure springing clasp in perfect working order. This vintage era pendant would make a very special and meaningful gift, or addition to your jewelry collection. 

History: To many, the Virgin Mary is a figure of great religious significance, symbolizing maternal love, divine grace, and as a powerful intercessor between God, and humanity. She is honoured as the Mother of God and the Mother of the Church, a model of faith and charity, and a source of hope, particularly through Marian apparitions and the intercessory role she holds in prayers. For some, like Mexican Americans, she also represents cultural identity, representing femininity and the struggle against oppression. 

Silver Mining in History. The story of silver mining began about 5,000 years ago. Silver was first mined around 3,000 BCE in Anatolia, now located in modern-day Turkey. The precious metal helped early civilizations in the Near East, Ancient Greece to flourish.

The term sterling silver denotes any silver alloy in which pure silver makes up at least 92.5 percent of the content. One theory is that the word sterling comes from the name Easterlings—coiners from east German states brought to England during the reign of Henry II (1154–89) to improve the quality of the coinage.

Measurements: Pendant 21.50 mm x 12.00 mm       Chain: 18" 

Weight: 2.70 grams

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Italy 

Date: Circa 1970